Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AVEE

What does AVEE invest in?

The fund invests primarily in a diverse group of small cap companies related to emerging markets across market sectors, industry groups and countries. It seeks to invest in securities of companies that the Advisor expects to have higher returns by placing an enhanced emphasis on securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations and securities of companies with higher profitability and value characteristics.

What is the expense ratio of AVEE?

Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) charges an expense ratio of 0.42%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AVEE?

Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) manages $118.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AVEE actively managed or an index fund?

AVEE is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVEE's is 0.42%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AVEE launched?

Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) launched in November 2023 and is managed by Avantis.

How has AVEE performed?

AVEE's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.